JMC2 Civil and Structural Engineering

05/26/2026

Check out my story on Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.

The Civil Engineering Behind Hollyhock House Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House is usually discussed as a work of architecture, but its long life on Olive Hill in Los Angeles is also a civil engineering story. Built between 1918 and 1921 for Aline Barnsdall, the house was Wright’s first Los An...

05/12/2026

I always dreamed of riding on the Goodyear blimp, but I think my dreams have been crushed. It can't fly looking like that.

CARSON, CA — The famous Goodyear Blimp has become nearly unrecognizable after starting the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic.

12/29/2025

Our team is working to improve Architect–Structural Engineer Collaboration in Retail Projects. Retail design moves fast, and collaboration between architects and structural engineers can make or break timelines and budgets. Here are five strategies to strengthen that partnership:
* Early Integration – Bring engineers in during concept design to avoid late-stage surprises.
* Clear Communication – Use shared platforms and regular check-ins for real-time updates.
* Design Flexibility – Develop structural systems that allow open layouts and future brand changes.
* Collaborative Value Engineering – Balance aesthetics and cost together, not in isolation.
* Shared Digital Models – Leverage BIM for clash detection and seamless coordination.
When architects and engineers work as true partners, retail spaces become both beautiful and structurally sound—delivered on time and on budget.
What strategies have worked for you in cross-discipline collaboration? Drop your thoughts below!